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The Rabbits

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4 out of 5

Based on 14 Ratings and 14 Reviews

Book Description

A rich and haunting allegory of colonization for all ages and cultures, told from the viewpoint of native animals. This stunning picture book examines the consequences of the arrival of a group of rabbits with entirely unfamiliar ways. They bring new food and animals, and they make their own houses to live in, eventually dominating the environment and its other inhabitants. The parallels with our ... More

A rich and haunting allegory of colonization for all ages and cultures, told from the viewpoint of native animals. This stunning picture book examines the consequences of the arrival of a group of rabbits with entirely unfamiliar ways. They bring new food and animals, and they make their own houses to live in, eventually dominating the environment and its other inhabitants. The parallels with our own experience are many: "They chopped down our trees and scared away our friends and stole our children..."

About John Marsden (Author) : John Marsden is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of John Marsden include While I Live: The Ellie Chronicles, Burning for Revenge (Unabridged), The Dead of the Nig... moreView John Marsden's profile

About Shaun Tan (Illustrator) : Shaun Tan grew up in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. In school he became known as the 'good drawer' which partly compensated for always being the shortest kid in every class. He grad... moreView Shaun Tan's profile

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